The Tarp

There's something special about sitting under your tarp as raindrops fall around you. This tarp tapers in width to provide more coverage where you need it and less where you don't. The curved ridge and edges help produce a taut, wind-shedding pitch in the classic a-frame configuration.

Tapered shape uses space efficiently
Curved ridge and edges provide a taut pitch
Recycled fabric option
Silpoly won't sag when the temperature drops
Lower water retention than silnylon
Reflective tie-outs
Great for partnering with your Bug Bivy or our 1P Bug Shelter.

Tie-outs

Tie-outs are located at each end of the ridge (2), the corners (4), and the midpoints of each side (2). There are hang loops located at each end of the ridge (2), on the ridge near each end (2), and the middle of the ridge (1).

There is an additional tie-out near the foot end of the ridge to allow the option to pitch with an improvised rear beak. To make the beak, move the guyline from the rear apex to the shock cord loop on the ridge tie-out (a fastline clip is recommended to make the transition quick and easy). Stake out the rear corners so the rear edge is pulled taut between the corners.

Note that the color of the UltraGrid reinforcements may vary from what's shown.

Seam Sealing

You'll need to seam seal the ridgeline of this tarp prior to use as per these instructions (or use our service).

Compatible with:

Made in the USA from imported materials.

Specifications

Fabric Options

Eco Silpoly:

Fabric: 20D SilPoly - RECYCLED
Coating: Sil/PU Blend
Hydrostatic Head: ~2000mm
Learn more about material considerations on our Materials Page.

Membrane Silpoly:

Fabric: 15D SilPoly
Coating: Sil/PU Blend
Hydrostatic Head: ~2000mm

Weight

Eco Silpoly:

Tarp (9' length): 11.0 oz | 313g
Tarp (10' length): TBD
Stuff sack: 0.3 oz | 8g
Landfill waste: 3.1 oz (waste from in-house manufacturing)

Membrane Silpoly:

Tarp (9' length): 8.6 oz | 245g
Tarp (10' length): 9.8 oz | 277g
Stuff sack: 0.2 oz | 6g
Landfill waste: 2.2 oz

Dimensions

9' Length Option:

Front width: 9'-0" | 2.74m
Rear width: 7'-0" | 2.13m
Length: 9'-0" | 2.74m
Packed size* (Eco): 9" x 6" x 2.5" | 23cm x 15cm x 6cm
Packed size* (Membrane): 9" x 6" x 2" | 23cm x 15cm x 5cm
Packed size is measured with tarp folded in the provided stuff sack. It can squish down to roughly half the stated size.

10 ft length Option:

Front width: 9'-3" | 2.82m
Rear width: 7'-2" | 2.18m
Length: 10'-0" | 3.05m
Packed size* (Eco): 9" x 6" x 2.5" | 23cm x 15cm x 6cm
Packed size* (Membrane): 9" x 6" x 2" | 23cm x 15cm x 5cm
Packed size is measured with tarp folded in the provided stuff sack. It can squish down to roughly half the stated size.

Required items:

These items are not included
Trekking poles (or other support for front and rear)
Rigging
Stakes: 6 Minimum
Silicone Seam Sealer

Optional Rigging Kit:

30 ft x 1.8mm UHMWPE core cord (0.79 oz | 22.5g)
7 x 10mm Tensionlock Tensioners (0.26 oz | 7.5g)
1 x 10mm Fastline Clip (0.12 oz | 3.5g)
2 x Guyline Grommets (0.19 oz | 5.5g)

Rigging

An optional rigging kit is available for those who wish to set up their tarp per our recommendations.

The kit comes with the following items:

30 ft of 1.8mm UHMWPE core guyline with reflective tracer
7 x 10mm Tensionlock guyline tensioners
1 x Fastline clip
2 x Guyline Grommets

Installation:

Cut your guylines to the lengths shown below.

Front corners: 40" x 2
Rear corners: 30" x 2
Front apex: 96" x 1
Rear apex: 80" x 1
Midpoints: 20" x 2

Girth Hitch:

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